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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 31, 1925
Page
3
An editorial urges readers to shoulder life’s duties as home and community members. It warns against envy of shirkers, argues responsibility builds character, and notes that those who tackle difficulties grow stronger while onlookers miss life's rewards.
W Rupert Davies of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association has issued a 225 page illustrated volume detailing the 1924 tour of Canadian newspaper editors and their wives in Great Britain and continental Europe. The book recounts receptions by royalty and dignitaries and describes palaces and historic sites visited. Davies distributed copies as Christmas mementos to overseas party members who value the account.
A call for strengthened town spirit and citizen cooperation aims to drive Acton Ontario toward a bigger, better 1926. Emphasis is placed on unity, helpful engagement, and pride in local homes, churches, industry, and streets as prospects for progress are noted. The report notes President Coolidge weighing League of Nations disarmament invites and possible US delegation plans.
A year end reflection notes that iron laws of profit allow for net gains over losses. It urges balancing the year's books, recognizing both failures and progress, and seeks a constructive view of setbacks. The piece emphasizes learning, progress, and measured optimism for the year ahead.
A reflective exhortation urges embracing present effort over utopian change. It warns against waiting for a dramatic life break and emphasizes steady moral progress, discipline, and aligning with divine order to enjoy a truly Happy New Year.
Hope for a prosperous year in business is indicated by reports from the Department of Commerce and other agencies in Canada and the United States. The Ulster boundary settlement appears to ease tensions while the Ulster Special Constabulary was paid for December through February. German leaders push prohibition, with General Ludwigdorff urged to write on why Germany lost the war and to promote anti alcohol education in schools.
London dispatch reports that in the first nine months of the year 26,817 British emigrants left for Canada, compared with 17,700 to Australia, 7,743 to New Zealand, and 44,668 to the United States, underscoring Canada's appeal to settlers.
Twenty years ago the Imue of the Free Press notes the new rink and waiting room moved to the north slide. Local youths enjoyed Fairy Lake, while residents like Mt. 8. Roberts and J. John, MD reports on trout stock and private fishing grounds. Families plan moves to Acton and North-West. Knox Church Sunday School staged a lively cantata with Little Bo Peep and Santa Claus as highlights.
Miss Heywood guides Hazel in a one minute cleanup drill dubbed the backward glance. The lesson stresses tidiness at the door to impress the person whose opinion matters most, with Hazel completing a quick room tidy before breakfast.
A devotional verse by Frances Ridley Havergal expresses gratitude for another year of mercies faithfulness and gladness. The prayer asks for progress praise and continued presence of Christ in daily life and service through the coming year.
A man waiting at a drug store directory endures a long wait as a young woman studies the directory. She spreads paper across the counter, inscribes names into a story, and finally confesses she planned to craft a prize contest tale from the characters she chose.
Dialogues on the turning of the year reveal Lord Dundas wishing for a happier day than the last and Wilberforce declaring the past year the happiest of his life while Rompatre speaks of a year famed for belief for his people.
An early patent medicine advertisement touts Adler's Worn Powders as a cure for stomach and intestinal worms. It claims to heal inflamed surfaces caused by parasites and restore strength, asserting the powders counter the damage worms have caused and support digestion.
A village scene at year’s end where stars and moonlight illuminate a sleeping valley. The speaker reflects on gifts of the old year and hopes for the New Year, hearing a silent inner anthem of peace and mercy. The text imagines angels singing, God’s judgment, and a blessing for deeds of love and mercy.
A former New York Central telegraph operator recalls stopping a passenger train eight miles east of Bergen after warning of a broken wheel. The conductor and engineer were relieved, and the signalman was praised by a grateful crew including the conductor who had wife and child aboard.
Snow is a key winter mulch protecting plants in Canada from severe frosts and sudden temperature swings. Where snow is uncertain or scarce, coverings such as leaves straw and strawy manure can shield grape vines raspberries roses and other tender woody plants. In Ottawa leaves and straw are effective. on prairies straw works well for strawberries and delaying spring growth while frost danger lasts.
A young man seeks funding from a wealthy American. The millionaire imposes a year of abstinence from drinking smoking and chewing tobacco before considering the proposal. After failing to quit, the man stops visiting, realizing the tester would have demanded more if he had changed.
The scene shows family and friends at a wedding after party. Aunt Mary, mother, and a giggling child share moments in the parlor while gifts are packed. The couple depart with Stevenson’s Travel With a Donkey as reading material, signaling a quiet, hopeful start.
A description of a new wool frock emphasizing a youthful, slender line with circular fullness at the sides. The dress features a straight front buttoning, long sleeves, and a self-material collar. Medium size requires 8% yards of 54 inch material.
Theodore de Banville, then a nineteen year old in Paris, sends his book to Alfred de Vigny. The poet answers personally, reads and annotates every page, inspiring Banville. The encounter cements Banville’s belief in his own future as a poet. Time Has Tested to Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil is praised, with Canadian popularity noted.
A sorely-tried Louisiana gentleman shows patience after a mill junction scare in Louisiana. Four or five men sit on a platform edge when a man with a rope appears seeking a stray mule. A rattlesnake appears. a grindstone is used to drop the snake, and the crowd notes no malice in the act.
John A. Hennessy recalls a Washington Star interview about a New York politician famed for corruption. An old farmer neighbor says the man is not clearly honest and may be a liar, but locals know him well for his quirks such as needing others to call pigs.
Relief from asthma is described as complete and lasting after using Dr J D Kellogs Asthma Remedy. Users report relief from tightened air tubes and choking, with joyous feelings and renewed ease in breathing, noting thousands have found it effective.
A Sunday school lesson on the Incarnation outlines John 1 1 18 and 1 14 the Word became flesh. It discusses creation through Christ the Word as God in human form and the light versus darkness, the right to become children of God, and the mission to reveal the Father.
An old advertisement claims Adlerika relieves gas and bloating and evacuates old waste matter from the system. It touts sleep improvement and abdominal comfort and cites Mrs B Brinkley and A T Brown Druggist as endorsers.
In Toronto the Acton timetable lists trains going West and East with daily services except Sunday. Timings show departures in late afternoon and night from Keele Street and St Clair Avenue terminals. Freight services include special express and pickup options at any address in Toronto.
A compact notice from multiple insurers in London and Lanca shire suburbs urges buyers to review terms and prices before purchasing. It advertises prompt courteous service and solicits business at residences on Mill and Wallace Streets with a listed telephone contact.
An 18 year old woman described as tall and slender with auburn bobbed hair faces illness after mistakes in her past. She is treated at Muskoka Hospital for Consumptives where doctors hope she regains health and usefulness. contributions may be sent to Hon. W. A. Chariton in Toronto Ontario.
A reader notes that submitting copy on Monday or Tuesday improves attention and attractiveness. Copy arriving Wednesday afternoon risks rush setup before an event, likely yielding less satisfactory results.
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